Location
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Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach, North
Carolina
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Race
website
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Time
of year held
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October
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Approx
Athlete Numbers
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600
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Does
it typically sell out?
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No
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One
word description for the event
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Good
for first iron distance race?
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Yes
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Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:
- Fly into Wilmington, NC and drive to Wrightsville Beach.
SWIM
One
word description for the swim
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Fast
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single – point to point
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Typically
wetsuit-legal?
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Yes
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Swim
course description
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Ocean, mass start.
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Swim tips
- This is a beach start. You swim with an incredible current, superfast
BIKE
One
word description for the bike
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Flat
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GPS
map link for the bike course
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Map link
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Video
link for the bike course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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Single
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Bike Course description
- Very flat.
- Head winds can be tough.
- Road surface rough at times
Bike Course tips
RUN
One
word description for the run
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Loopy
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GPS
map link for the run course
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Video
link for the run course
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Single
or multi-lap course?
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2 laps
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Run course description
- Well marked , but it is multiple loops so it gets congested
Run course tips
SUPPORTERS
Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the
event?
- The swim exit is a great spot to watch. Many points along the run are great venues.
Great places to eat:
Best bike or tri shop in town:
Best pick for accommodation:
- Rent a beach house on Wrightsville Beach.
Best things for the kids to do:
- Play on beach
Cool things to do after the race:
- Relax on the beach.
- Spend time in Wrightsville Beach which is a cool little town.
Any warnings that people should know about before
entering:
- Parking, set up of T1, and the bus ride to the start takes longer than you think. This bus ride and the wait can be cold.
OVERALL
General tips:
Best thing about this race:
- Low key but well supported.
Anything negative about this race:
- This race is point to point. The set up of T1 and the bus ride to the start can be a bit of a problem.
RACE
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